Setting up a website is daunting. As if designing and tweaking your website wasn’t enough, choosing the right web host can be a real headache.
In today’s competitive market, many hosting providers offer different types of services and packages, leaving you bombarded. It can be a costly mistake or an investment. The latter is much more attractive, so we have compiled some factors that you must take into account to make an investment of a lifetime.
The Right Web Hosting Package
Choosing the cheapest package can be tempting, especially when you’re just setting up your website or business. If you’re checking out multiple service providers, you’ll know that these packages are everywhere! However, you should reconsider. Cheaper hosting can cost you even more in the future as it may exclude necessary features, causing you to get rid of ka-ching for other services. Unless, of course, they offer the right package at an affordable price. So try it out!
To get started, make sure your package includes: 50 – 100 domains, basic web statistics support for each domain, private email address, email protection, one-click apps, latest PHP and MySQL, 24/7 technical support. 7, 24/7 site monitoring and guarantees 99.9% server uptime.
Anything else added may be unnecessary for a growing business as it can add to the cost. However, some features can be included that add benefits instead of an empty pocket. If your host provides 24/7 file backup, DDoS protection, web tracking, and site monitoring, then you’re in good hands.
Usability of the Service
The correct host must have cPanel, Plesk or ISPConfig. These allow you to configure and customize your website without using FTP (File Transfer Protocol). This is ideal for startups that want technical freedom. If you’re unlikely to code or tinker with your site manually, then this is for you.
Bandwidth limits
Bandwidth limit is the amount of data transferred to a user’s browser from your server. A visit to your site means bandwidth usage. This should be the least of your problems, since bandwidth usage indicates that your website or business is doing well.
For your part, make sure your host provides unmetered or unlimited bandwidth on shared hosting packages and high bandwidth that is unlikely to be exceeded for dedicated server.
Storage capacity
Hosting packages have a web space limit. In this case, you will need to carefully consider your future needs and requirements before making the decision. You don’t want to run out of storage space or waste money buying storage space you’ll never need. For a small business running nothing more than a website, you don’t need a huge web space. However, if you want to run powerful applications or collect huge amounts of data, you certainly need massive space.
Multiple Services
When you started to grow, your business needs to grow. In this case, your provider should offer multiple services in addition to web hosting to save you a headache. These services may add to your monthly bill, but they save a lot of hassle and time.
Who would want to Google another service provider, instead of reaping the benefits of its success, spending time sailing the Pacific, loitering on the beach, or catching up on your favorite Netflix show? No one.
Choose a host, who supports you in everything.